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The bathroom's shower is wheelchair accessible, if needed.
The bathroom's shower is wheelchair accessible, if needed.
Floor Plan of Butterfly House by Oliver Leech Architects
Floor Plan of Butterfly House by Oliver Leech Architects
A wooden entrance opens to the lush lot filled with native vegetation and soaring trees.
A wooden entrance opens to the lush lot filled with native vegetation and soaring trees.
Warm wood accents form a common thread that connects each room.
Warm wood accents form a common thread that connects each room.
An ironing board folds out from the side of a built-in bookcase. The pillow is custom-made from vintage Hudson Bay Company blankets.
An ironing board folds out from the side of a built-in bookcase. The pillow is custom-made from vintage Hudson Bay Company blankets.
Jennifer Weiss Architecture designed a custom storage unit and reading nook, which also enjoys a corner window.
Jennifer Weiss Architecture designed a custom storage unit and reading nook, which also enjoys a corner window.
The original brick fireplace stands as a reminder of the home’s history.
The original brick fireplace stands as a reminder of the home’s history.
The existing wood structure and ceiling of the former saloon were completely refinished, and the exposed rafters were painted white for a brighter and more spacious feel. The old windows, floors, and finishes were replaced to create consistency with the new house.
The existing wood structure and ceiling of the former saloon were completely refinished, and the exposed rafters were painted white for a brighter and more spacious feel. The old windows, floors, and finishes were replaced to create consistency with the new house.
The façade received fresh paint, as well as new impact resistant windows. The two-story addition rises behind it. “Given that the two-story wing was larger than the existing structure, it was critical for the new building to appear as lightweight as possible,” says the firm. “The reading of concrete, which is an almost universal residential structural system in South Florida, would have been too heavy against the reading of the low-slung wood roof of the original house.”
The façade received fresh paint, as well as new impact resistant windows. The two-story addition rises behind it. “Given that the two-story wing was larger than the existing structure, it was critical for the new building to appear as lightweight as possible,” says the firm. “The reading of concrete, which is an almost universal residential structural system in South Florida, would have been too heavy against the reading of the low-slung wood roof of the original house.”
The design team transformed the master bathroom into a luxurious en suite with a white-and-black marble rain shower and multicolored his-and-hers robes from Austin's Hotel San Jose. The team also punched a window through the back wall of the office to allow natural light to permeate the room. “The window is switch glass and can be turned on and off for privacy while in the shower, but still provides a view of downtown.”
The design team transformed the master bathroom into a luxurious en suite with a white-and-black marble rain shower and multicolored his-and-hers robes from Austin's Hotel San Jose. The team also punched a window through the back wall of the office to allow natural light to permeate the room. “The window is switch glass and can be turned on and off for privacy while in the shower, but still provides a view of downtown.”
An ambitious couple's DIY overhaul of a decrepit 1971 Airstream Sovereign—purchased for less than $5,000—creates an airy retreat that feels much larger than its 200 square feet.
An ambitious couple's DIY overhaul of a decrepit 1971 Airstream Sovereign—purchased for less than $5,000—creates an airy retreat that feels much larger than its 200 square feet.
Overlooking one end of the dining table is an oversized drawing by Sarasota artist Clive King which adds color, softness and vitality to the space. "I fell in love with this panel from a triptych when I'd seen an exhibit of King's work. It's hand drawn with a Sharpie, and then he goes back and colors it in," said Young. The piece is on heavy paper is framed by the same craftsman who fabricated all the cabinets and millwork in the house. The artwork itself remains unglassed. "It would be a shame if we tried to cover it up," says Young.
Overlooking one end of the dining table is an oversized drawing by Sarasota artist Clive King which adds color, softness and vitality to the space. "I fell in love with this panel from a triptych when I'd seen an exhibit of King's work. It's hand drawn with a Sharpie, and then he goes back and colors it in," said Young. The piece is on heavy paper is framed by the same craftsman who fabricated all the cabinets and millwork in the house. The artwork itself remains unglassed. "It would be a shame if we tried to cover it up," says Young.
Hallway to Master bedroom suite with views to rear yard and adjacent pocket office.
Hallway to Master bedroom suite with views to rear yard and adjacent pocket office.
Induction cook top by FisherPaykel + Mutina Tiles
Induction cook top by FisherPaykel + Mutina Tiles
Bonsai Garden + Master bedroom
Bonsai Garden + Master bedroom

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